Lexus IS250C Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mir-

rors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior

features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-your-

self maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,

or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt and

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ...................................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart access system with

push-button start.......................... 28

Wireless remote control.............. 40

Doors.................................................... 43

Trunk..................................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................................... 51

Driving position memory

(driver’s seat) ................................. 57

Seat position memory

(front passenger’s seat) .............. 61

Head restraints................................. 63

Seat belts ............................................ 66

Steering wheel.................................. 72

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror ................................................ 74

Outside rear view mirrors........... 75

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and retractable

hardtop

Power windows................................ 78

Retractable hardtop....................... 82

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap............ 91

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system......... 94

Alarm.................................................... 96

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................................. 99

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ............. 100

SRS airbags ..................................... 102

Front passenger occupant

classification system.................... 114

Child restraint systems ................. 119

Installing child restraints............. 123

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle........................ 134

Engine (ignition) switch .............. 144

Automatic transmission.............. 149

Manual transmission.................... 156

Turn signal lever ............................ 158

Parking brake ................................. 159

Horn...................................................... 161

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ..................... 162

Indicators and warning

lights................................................. 168

Multi-information display............. 171

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch............................ 176

Fog light switch .............................. 179

Windshield wipers and

washer............................................. 180

Headlight cleaner switch ........... 185

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control ................................ 186

Dynamic radar cruise

control............................................. 189

Intuitive parking assist............... 200

Driving assist systems................. 206

Hill-start assist control ................ 212

PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 214

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage...................... 221

Vehicle load limits........................ 224

Winter driving tips ....................... 225

Trailer towing................................. 229

Dinghy towing (vehicles

with an automatic

transmission)............................... 230

Dinghy towing (vehicles

with a manual

transmission)................................ 231

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system ............................................ 236

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ..................................... 245

Windshield wiper de-icer......... 246

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type ....................... 247

Using the radio............................. 250

Using the CD player.................. 258

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs.................................. 265

Operating an iPod....................... 273

Operating a USB memory........ 281

Optimal use of the audio

system ........................................... 290

Using the AUX port.................... 292

Using the steering wheel

audio switches ............................ 294

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system ......... 297

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system............................... 300

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 305

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player........ 308

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................................ 314

3-4. Using the hands-free phone

system (for mobile phones)

Hands-free system for

mobile phones............................. 315

Using the hands-free system

(for mobile phones)................... 319

Making a phone call.................... 327

Setting a mobile phone............... 331

Security and system setup........ 336

Using the phone book............... 340

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list............................ 346

• Interior light ................................. 347

• Personal lights ............................ 347

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features.............. 348

• Glove box .................................... 349

• Console box............................... 350

• Cup holders.................................. 351

• Auxiliary box ............................... 354

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................................ 355

Vanity mirror.................................. 356

Clock................................................. 357

Satellite switches ......................... 358

Ashtrays ............................................ 361

Cigarette lighter........................... 362

Power outlet................................... 363

Seat heaters and

ventilators..................................... 364

Floor mat.......................................... 367

Trunk features............................... 368

Garage door opener................... 371

Compass.......................................... 377

Safety Connect .............................. 381

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.................. 390

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior.................... 394

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements..... 397

General maintenance................ 399

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs ...................................... 402

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions................................. 403

Hood ................................................. 406

Positioning a floor jack............... 407

Engine compartment.................. 409

Tires ................................................... 423

Tire inflation pressure................. 433

Wheels ............................................. 437

Air conditioning filter.................. 439

Electronic key battery................ 442

Checking and replacing

fuses................................................ 444

Headlight aim ................................ 459

Light bulbs........................................ 461

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers..................... 472

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ....................................... 473

If you think something

is wrong......................................... 479

Fuel pump shut off system ....... 480

Event data recorder..................... 481

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... ....................................... 483

If a warning message is

displayed....................................... 492

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with standard

tires)................................................ 507

If you have a flat tire

(vehicles with run-flat

tires)................................................. 516

If the engine will not start ........... 518

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P....................... 520

If you lose your keys..................... 521

If the electronic key does

not operate properly ............... 522

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ................................... 527

If your vehicle overheats .......... 530

If the vehicle becomes

stuck............................................... 533

If the retractable hardtop

does not close............................ 535

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency...... 545

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 548

Fuel information........................... 565

Tire information............................ 568

6-2. Customization

Customizable features................ 581

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize .......................... 586

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners.......................... 588

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)................................... 589

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French).................................... 592

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Abbreviation list .................................. 602

Alphabetical index.............................. 604

What to do if... ........................................ 614

Index

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Pictorial index

Exterior

Fog lights

P. 179

Headlights

Turn signal lights

Parking lights

Side marker lights

P. 176

P. 158

P. 176

Windshield wipers

P. 180

Retractable hardtop

P. 82

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 75

Turn signal lights

P. 158

Daytime

running lights

P. 177

Hood

P. 406

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 423

P. 507, 516

P. 559

P. 568

Tail lights

P. 176

Trunk

P. 47

Rear window defogger *

1

P. 245

Doors

P. 43

Fuel filler door

P. 91

Turn signal lights

P. 158

Side marker lights

P. 176

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

10

A

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS knee airbags

P. 102

SRS driver airbag

P. 102

Floor mat

P. 367

Front seats

P. 51

Cup holders

P. 351

SRS side airbags

P. 102

Console box

P. 350

Power outlet

P. 363

Ashtray 

P. 361

AUX port

USB port

P. 292

P. 273, 281

Head restraints

P. 63

Seat belts

P. 66

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 102

Cup holders

P. 351

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Compass 

P. 377

Garage door opener switches

P. 371

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 74

Personal lights

P. 347

Interior lights

P. 347

Vanity mirrors

P. 356

Sun visors

P. 355

A

“SOS” button 

P. 381

: If equipped

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B

Driving position memory switches 

Seat position memory switches



P. 57

P. 61

Door lock switch

P. 43

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 75

Window lock switch

P. 78

Power window switches

P. 78

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

Seat heater/ventilator switches 

P. 364

Automatic transmission shift lever

P. 149

Shift lock override button

P. 520

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



P. 362

P. 361

Manual transmission shift lever

P. 156

Parking brake lever

P. 159

Cigarette lighter 

Ashtray



Auxiliary box



P. 362

P. 361

P. 354

Seat heater/ventilator switches 

P. 364

: If equipped

Auxiliary box 

P. 354

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 176

P. 158

P. 179

Shift paddle switches (automatic transmission)

P. 153

Gauges and meters

P. 162

Multi-information display

P. 171

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 180

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 144

Trunk opener main switch

P. 47

Tilt and telescopic steering control switch

P. 72

Audio remote control switches *

1

P. 294

Horn

P. 161

Glove box

P. 349

Parking brake pedal (automatic transmission)

P. 159

Hood lock release lever

P. 406

Inside door lock buttons

P. 43

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Without navigation system (type A)

Clock

P. 357

Audio

system

P. 247

Air conditioning

system

P. 236

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 245

Security indicator

P. 94, 96

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 472

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

A

Clock

P. 357

Audio

system

P. 247

Air conditioning

system

P. 236

Rear window and out-

side rear view mirror

defoggers

P. 245

Security indicator

P. 94, 96

Emergency

flasher switch

P. 472

Without navigation system (type B)

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

A

Navigation

system

*

2

Clock

P. 357

Audio system*

2

Security indicator

P. 94, 96

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 472

Air conditioning

system

*

2

With navigation system (type A)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

2

Navigation

system

*

2

Clock

P. 357

Audio system*

2

Security indicator

P. 94, 96

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 472

Air conditioning

system

*

2

With navigation system (type B)

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers

*

2

17

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.

Type B Type A

Telephone switch *

1

P. 319

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 186

P. 189

Distance switch 

P. 189

“DISP” switch

P. 172

Talk switch *

1

P. 319

“DISP” switch

P. 172

Distance switch 

P. 189

Cruise control switch 

Dynamic radar cruise control switch



P. 186

P. 189

Automatic transmission Manual transmission

VSC off

switch

P. 208

ECT switch

P. 150

VSC off

switch

P. 208

ETCS switch

P. 157

B

C

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

D

Headlight cleaner switch 

P. 185

Trunk opener

P. 47

Fuel filler door opener

P. 91

Roof switch

P. 82

Satellite switches

P. 358

Instrument panel light

control dial

P. 163

: If equipped

All window control switch

P. 78

Windshield wiper de-icer switch 

P. 246

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, includ-

ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed

on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. How-

ever, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the

right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from

your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming

from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation

leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are

currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant

these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,

or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your

Lexus vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification

with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,

and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or perfor-

mance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under war-

ranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect

electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag sys-

tem and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for

precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Lexus

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive

chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left

as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of

the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified

service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may

include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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